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Golden Knights Secure Dramatic 4-3 Win Over Bruins with Late Power-Play Goal

Tomas Hertl's decisive goal capped a comeback victory for Vegas after overcoming two-goal deficits and a disallowed goal.

Feb 8, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) and center Radek Faksa (12) celebrate with teammates after the Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in shootouts at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Feb 8, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) controls the puck against Calgary Flames center Morgan Frost (16) during the overtime period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
Feb 8, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) and left wing Brandon Saad (20) close in on Boston Bruins center Matt Poitras (51) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Feb 8, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) defends the net as New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) skates against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson (3) in the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal with 1:10 remaining on a power play, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins.
  • Vegas overcame two separate two-goal deficits and had a prior goal overturned for goaltender interference before securing the win.
  • Mark Stone, Pavel Dorofeyev, and Zach Whitecloud also contributed goals for Vegas, which won its second consecutive game heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
  • Boston's Brad Marchand reached the 20-goal mark for the 14th time in his career, while Nikita Zadorov and Morgan Geekie also scored for the Bruins.
  • The game extended Bruins star David Pastrnak's point streak to 13 games with an assist, though Boston ultimately fell short despite Jeremy Swayman's 34 saves.